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Battle scene with infantry, cavalry and cannon, a fortress and a city beyond
Auction: 07/07/2009
Lot: 27
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Jacques Courtois AUCTION RECORDS
1621 Saint Hippolyte, France - 1675 Rome, Italy. Known for: Battle scene, history painting, drawing, etching.
The true aim of a battle scene painter in the seventeenth century, was to create the sense that when viewing the painting, the viewer felt they were in the center of the action. At a time when... Read full biography
The true aim of a battle scene painter in the seventeenth century, was to create the sense that when viewing the painting, the viewer felt they were in the center of the action. At a time when military skill was held in such high regard these scenes glorified war and action and displayed the drama... Read full biography
The true aim of a battle scene painter in the seventeenth century, was to create the sense that when viewing the painting, the viewer felt they were in the center of the action. At a time when military skill was held in such high regard these scenes glorified war and action and displayed the drama of human endeavor, as well as boasting of skill-full battlefield logistics and maneuvers. Jacques Courtois trained, at first, under his artist father before traveling to Italy and serving in the... Read full biography
The true aim of a battle scene painter in the seventeenth century, was to create the sense that when viewing the painting, the viewer felt they were in the center of the action. At a time when military skill was held in such high regard these scenes glorified war and action and displayed the drama of human endeavor, as well as boasting of skill-full battlefield logistics and maneuvers. Jacques Courtois trained, at first, under his artist father before traveling to Italy and serving in the French military. Battle-scenes drew him back to art and it was within this genre that he was to find his subject and develop his oeuvre. He quickly achieved success, depicting with precision and flair the battle exploits of wealthy patrons from Tuscany... Read full biography
The true aim of a battle scene painter in the seventeenth century, was to create the sense that when viewing the painting, the viewer felt they were in the center of the action. At a time when military skill was held in such high regard these scenes glorified war and action and displayed the drama of human endeavor, as well as boasting of skill-full battlefield logistics and maneuvers. Jacques Courtois trained, at first, under his artist father before traveling to Italy and serving in the French military. Battle-scenes drew him back to art and it was within this genre that he was to find his subject and develop his oeuvre. He quickly achieved success, depicting with precision and flair the battle exploits of wealthy patrons from Tuscany and Venice. His work can also be found in many churches in Italy as he turned to religion later in life. Courtois was k... Read full biography
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Jacques Courtois 
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeSCHLACHTENSZENE ZWISCHEN DEM CHRISTLICHEN UND DEM TÜRKISCHEN REITERHEER
Jacques Courtois Auction: 09/17/2010Lot: 2556Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA CAVALRY ENGAGEMENT, A CATHEDRAL BEYOND; A CAVALRY SKIRMISH, A PAIR
Jacques Courtois Auction: 12/08/2011Lot: 147Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneePUTTI AND CHILDREN SURROUNDED BY FRUIT, FORMAL GARDENS BEYOND
Jacques Courtois Auction: 12/08/2016Lot: 85Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeBattle scene with cavalry between Turks and Christians; and Battle scenes with cavalry between Turks and Christians, a town beyond
Jacques Courtois Auction: 04/19/2016Lot: 83Subscribe or get free alerts
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